Looking for a way to stretch your home school dollars? The local library is the answer. Since most of us operate on a modest income, finding ways to supplement curriculum for free is very helpful. Why purchase every creative thing you see when you can borrow? [Read more...]

Teenagers heading back to traditional brick-and-mortar schools are likely to struggle with sleep issues as they attempt to adjust their body clocks from a summer schedule, but those enrolled in the increasing number of Web-based learning programs may not face this difficulty. [Read more...]

Are there tricks that will help you be a more successful online learner? Instead of tricks, I think I prefer the term “ingredients.” If you use the proper ingredients, this will greatly improve the possibility of success. What are some of those ingredients? [Read more...]

Few families are in as good a position as homeschoolers to contribute to their communities. Unfortunately, community service doesn’t always rank highly on many homeschoolers’ agendas. [Read more...]

Laurel Springs School, the leader in personalized distance learning education for K-12 students, sponsors the first YouTube video contest for homeschoolers. Laurel Springs School asks homeschool students aged 5-18 to answer the question, “What’s Cool about HomeSchool?” through creative and entertaining videos. This YouTube contest gives homeschoolers everywhere the opportunity to tell their unique story and show people why homeschooling is a creative, exciting, and realistic alternative to traditional education. [Read more...]

Today, an increasing amount of students are exploring the convenience and flexibility of obtaining an online education. While Internet colleges and universities have become the rage over the years, there are many other methods of e-learning that span the likes of elementary-age students to senior learners. With the various types of online educational options one may choose, there are also a range of advantages and disadvantages that come with seeking an online degree or certificate. [Read more...]

As your child starts developing through their teenage years, a sense of insecurity may arise concerning their homeschooling. At this stage a lot of parents will be tempted to ‘throw in the towel’, and submit their child to the public school system. This is a completely natural feeling, and there is no need to panic. It is a situation which needs thorough assessment and is completely dependent on the effectiveness of your homeschooling technique. [Read more...]